Lot 16
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), position 76L4, ample to oversized margins with an unmistakable break at the bottom and large break at top, deep color, bright paper and a clear Chicago c.d.s. date of Jul 7, 1857, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,250
A SUPERB USED 1¢ TYPE III AND THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THIS TYPE FROM PLATE 4.
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate, not mentioning cancellation.
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